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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Recent Share Market News

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52-Week Highs

This ASX blue-chip share has notched up 9 52-week highs this month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good month for this ASX giant.

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Technology Shares

'Fundamental link': Here's why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is surging 11%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the company's biochip technology.

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Technology Shares

Here's why Macquarie just upgraded the EML (ASX:EML) share price

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie thinks EML shares look more promising with interest rates expected to rise.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

5 ASX shares that could be primed for takeovers in 2022: Wilsons

| Bernd Struben

2021 was a record year for takeovers in the listed Aussie market, and 2022 could yet see even more M&A…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Tabcorp demerger update, BHP higher, Block tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Capital Raising

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price plummets on confirmation of NZ$2.2b 'recovery' cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

A guidance upgrade hasn't been enough to offset news of a major capital raising.

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Financial Shares

Owns IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here's your outlook for April

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the month for a comeback?

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares? You'll want to read this

| Zach Bristow

It's not all as it seems with Flight Centre.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 impressive ASX shares in April 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say that these two ASX shares are good buys.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price higher following $10b demerger update

| James Mickleboro

Tabcorp is pushing ahead with its demerger plans...

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Wesfarmers share price in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares have risen in March. How are things looking for April?

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Broker Notes

2 'very interesting' ASX shares to buy now as ASX 200 roars back

| Tony Yoo

A pair of very different businesses has one fund manager's attention as the Australian market soars again.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Why is the Santos share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the oil giant's share price slip.

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Share Fallers

Why 88 Energy, Gold Road, Sigma, and Star shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price slides as bad news keeps rolling in

| Zach Bristow

Star is back in the headlines again.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) share price is exploding 140% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove stock in Culpeo Minerals to more than double today.

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Share Gainers

VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) share price rockets 23% after announcing this key update

| Zach Bristow

The next step on the ladder for the merging of two hedge fund giants.

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, Firefinch, Latin Resources, and Piedmont Lithium are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great day...

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the latest on the 2022 crude oil disruptions

| Bernd Struben

Supply disruptions are hitting the energy market as global demand rebounds.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Firefinch (ASX: FFX) share price soaring 12% to a 14-year high?

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold and lithium developer is making progress at the Beledjo-Koting gold deposit.

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Share Gainers

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price up another 7% to 1-month high

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares are up another 7%.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the automotive retail company are on the rise on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the ANZ share price in April?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares have done well in March. What’s next in April?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra CEO steps down, Fortescue confirms E.ON deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Wednesday. Here's what's happening...

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Share Market News

Federal budget delivers development windfall for small-cap ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies are being encouraged to enhance their digital capabilities.

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Resources Shares

What was the highest ever BHP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How high have BHP shares ever climbed?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the Zip share price turn over a new leaf in April?

| Bernd Struben

The company's acquisition of Sezzle may not change its competitive position in a meaningful way.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the new Telstra CEO

| Tony Yoo

Outgoing boss Andy Penn has overseen a huge restructure the past few years, all while dealing with a pandemic. What…

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Travel Shares

Finally! 4 travel ASX shares ready to take off: expert

| Tony Yoo

Who's missing the days of carefree interstate and international adventures? Both travellers and investors are chomping at the bit to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to continue its ascent on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this supermarket giant a buy?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Top broker tips Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price to jump 60%

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium stock to buy...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie calls 'pens down' on Uniti (ASX:UWL) takeover but more suitors possible

| Brooke Cooper

Could Uniti be about to attract more takeover bids?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Melbana, St Barbara, and Tietto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Worried about how the federal budget might impact your ASX shares? Here's what Goldman says

| Zach Bristow

This year's budget is set to be an interesting one.

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